Sites Near Warminster

[andy brown]

Morning all,

I am of to Warminster on Business the next couple of days and was wondering if there is a site nearby in the evening worth visiting probably wont get there until 6pm ish, Shipton Bellinger is a bit far. Cotley Hill looks a reasonable distance, I notice there are supposed to Adonis Blues there, can anyone tell me if they are out yet for the second brood and where to access the site.

Many Thanks

Andy

[Matsukaze]

Cley Hill, along the A362 towards Frome, should have Adonis Blues out at the moment. There was Silver-spotted Skipper reported there last year, though I have my doubts as it is a long way from any other sites of this species.

White Sheet Hill, just off the B3092 Frome/Mere road, has Adonis Blue and other chalk downland species.

It ought to be possible to find Adonis and Chalkhill Blues in a few places along the chalk ridge to the east of Warminster, and further along the ridge towards Westbury.